Publisher's Synopsis
This collection of essays presents a legal and historical examination of manorial rights and customs with a view to the preservation of commons near great towns. The essays were written in competition for prizes offered by Henry W Peek, a British businessman and philanthropist who was committed to the preservation of public lands. The essays are a fascinating exploration of the complex legal and social issues surrounding commons preservation in nineteenth-century England.
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